Holder for frankfurters



June 6, 1939. A, s. HAISLIP 2,161,512v

HOLDER FOR FRANKFURTERS Original Filed Nov. 18, 1957 Inventor ,4. dfizzz p M slflnmgus Patented June 6, 1939 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE Application November 18, 1937, Serial No. 175,331 Renewed April 28, 1939 4 Claims.

This invention relates to a novel device expressly designed to accommodate and hold one or more frankfur-ters over a camp fire or equivalent source of heat, whereby to facilitate cook- 5 ing and roasting for subsequent eating purposes.

Although it is not broadly new to construct special and makeshift implements for sausage roasting, such devices are apparently rare. Then too, so far as I have been able to ascertain,

10 these prior patented and marketed holders are not altogether convenient and satisfactory. As a result of this general survey, I believe that I have evolved and perfected a simple and emcient device characterized by a handle, a reach 15 rod, adapter means on the rod for holding the frankfurter, and hand tripped remote controlled ejecting means coacting with the holding means.

In reducing to practice the preferred embodiment of my invention I have developed reliable 20 retention means for a plurality of frankfurters, the ejector means being cooperable therewith so that the frankfurters can be ejected one at a time for convenient placement in a sandwich roll or on a plate, such as conditions require.

25 Other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawing:

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the im- 30 plement as constructed in accordance with my ideas.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the same.

Figure 3 is a detailed section on the line 3-3 of Figure 1.

35 Referring now to the drawing in detail, it Will be observed that the reach rod of the holder is denoted by the numeral 4. This is of appropriate metal and of suitable length. The outer end thereof is bent upon itself as at 5 40 to form what may be called a retention hook 6. The bill of the hook, indicated at l, is laterally bent to facilitate insertion and'removal of the frankfurters 8. In practice, two 'or three frankfurters may be inserted at a time and con- 45 veniently held over the camp-fire (not shown).

The hook 6 is of sufiicient resiliency to conveniently as well as securely grasp the frankfurters between itself and the main stem of the reach rod. The opposite end of the reach rod 5 is provided with a suitable wooden or insulating hand-grip 9 to facilitate handling and manipulating the device to the best advantage of the user. Manifestly, the reach rod is of such a length as to allow the user to stand a convenient 55 distance from the fire while maneuvering the holding means in relation to the fire to attain the most desirable and effective roasting action.

The ejector or trip unit is denoted by the numeral II]. It. is preferably formed from a length of wire l0 longitudinally elongated. The wire is twisted at opposite ends to form distinguishable devices. For example, the twisting of the wire as at l2 on the outer end forms a guide eye l3 embracing the main stem 4. It also provides a companion eye 14 embracing the shank of the hook 6. These two features l3 and It in effect constitute an ejecting finger and follower, which when pulled in the proper direction in relation to the hook will obviously serve to eject the frankfurters onto a plate or into a roll, 15 as the case may be. The twisting of the wire at the opposite end as at P5 defines two eyes 16 and II. The eye I6 surrounds the rod 4 and cooperates with the eye I! in providing a finger piece to facilitate convenient handling of the 20 ejector unit [0.

It is believed that the structure illustrated in the drawing and herein specifically described is aptly fitted for the purposes intended, is quite simple and inexpensive, and easy to handle and manipulate. Thus, it is susceptible of justifying endorsement for use in the trade as a handy and convenient implement for expediting the roasting of frankfurters, marshmallows and similar picnic delicacies.

It is thought that the description taken in connection with the drawing will enable a clear understanding of the invention to be had. Therefore, a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described, it is to be understood that minor changes coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted -to if desired. I

I claim:

1. An implement of the class described comprising a handle, a reach rod attached to and extending from said handle and terminating in a longitudinally elongated hook, an ejecting finger slidably mounted on the shank of the hook and adjacent portion of the reach rod, an operating wire for said ejec-tct'r, sai', airs being disposed in parallelism with said'reach rod, and a finger grip on the inner end of said wiretlidably mounted on the reach rod.

2. A frankfurter holding and roasting device of the class described, comprising a hand-grip,

an elongated wire rod attached at one end to said hand-grip, the outer free-end of said rod being bent upon itself to provide a longitudinally elongated frankfurter accommodation and retention hook, the free extremity thereof being flared outwardly, an ejecting and follower finger having portions simultaneously embracing the shank of the hook and the adjacent parallel portion of said rod, said finger being at right angles to the longitudinal axis of said shank, and adapted for cooperation with the crotch portion of the hook, and a second wire member parallel to the first named wire member and attached at its outer end to said finger, the opposite end thereof being provided with a finger grip for convenient operation.

3. A frankfurter holding and roasting device of the class described comprising a hand-grip, a longitudinally elongated reach rod, said rod being in the form of a single length of wire attached at one end to said hand-grip and having its opposite end bent upon itself to provide a retention hook, the shank portion of the hook being parallel to the adjacent portion of said reach rod and the extreme free end of the hook being flared laterally outward, a second wire parallel to said reach rod, said wire being bent at one end to provide a finger grip, said finger grip including a looped portion slidably embracing the reach rod, the opposite end of said wire being twisted and bent upon itself into looped members individually and simultaneously embracing the shank of the hook and the adjacent portion of the reach rod to form an ejecting and follower finger.

4. A hand style holding and roasting device for frankfurters and the like comprising a handgrip, a reach rod attached at one end to said hand-grip and extending therefrom and terminating at its outer end in a return bend defining a longitudinally elongated hook in which the frankfurters are racked and held for roasting, an ejecting and follower finger having portions slidably mounted on the shank of the hook and adjacent parallel portion of said reach rod, an operating member on the reach rod within the vicinity of said hand-grip, and an operating connection between said operating member and finger.

ALBERT S. HAISLIP. 

